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package org.apache.log4j.lf5;

/**
 * An interface for classes which filters LogRecords. Implementations represent
 * a rule or condition which LogRecords may pass or fail.
 * 
 * @see LogRecord
 * 
 * @author Richard Wan
 */

// Contributed by ThoughtWorks Inc.
public interface LogRecordFilter {
	//--------------------------------------------------------------------------
	// Constants:
	//--------------------------------------------------------------------------

	//--------------------------------------------------------------------------
	// Public Methods:
	//--------------------------------------------------------------------------

	/**
	 * @return true if the specified LogRecord satisfies whatever condition
	 *         implementing class tests for.
	 */
	public boolean passes(LogRecord record);

}
